what time does saratoga race course open

What time does the Saratoga track open for horse racing?

Editor's Note (10/28/21): The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has announced that Saratoga Race Course's 2022 season will open on July 14 and conclude on Labor Day, September 5. ... Travers Day typically has an earlier open and post time, and no Clubhouse breakfast is served that day. See exact times for the current season. What is the cost ...

When will Saratoga Race Course re-open to fans?

 · There are two options for reserving tables at Saratoga Race Course for small groups. Single-day table reservations go on sale to the public beginning Wednesday, May 11 at 10AM for the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar and beginning Wednesday, May 18 at 10AM for the Pick Six Picnic Paddock.

What day of the week is the Saratoga Race Course dark?

Trackside parking is the most expensive paid parking option offered by Saratoga Race Course because it is the most convenient. The entrances for trackside parking are at the Union Avenue gate and next to the intersection of Nelson and Union (heading toward downtown). Gates open at …

Where is the stretch at Saratoga Race Course?

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Monday. 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Tuesday. 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Wednesday. 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Thursday. 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

What time do gates open at Saratoga Race Course?

11:00 amSaratoga Race Course Fast Facts: 2021 gate times: Gates open at 11:00 am each racing day, except Travers Day (open at 7:00 am)

What time does racing begin at Saratoga?

Historic Saratoga Springs Race Track The 2022 season for Saratoga Race Course begins with Opening Day on Thursday, July 14, 2022 and ends with Closing Day on Monday (Labor Day), September 5, 2022. There are five days of racing each week all season long (the Track is dark on Mondays & Tuesdays).

What is opening day for Saratoga Race Course?

July 14The annual summer racing season in Saratoga now has a set schedule. The New York Racing Association announced Tuesday that the 40-day meet will start Thursday, July 14 and race on Wednesdays through Sundays after a four-day opening weekend.

What time is post time at Saratoga Race Course?

1:00pmGates open at 11:00am on weekdays and 10:30am on weekends. First race post time is 1:00pm with Travers Day post time being 12:30pm. There are a variety of seating options available to enjoy a day of racing. In the clubhouse dining rooms and box seats, dress in your summer best.

Is Saratoga Race Track open today?

Facts for the 2022 Season: Opening Day: July 14, 2022. Closing Day: September 5, 2022. Mondays and Tuesdays are "Dark": No Racing.

When did Saratoga Race Track open?

Saratoga Race Course opened August 2, 1864. The first race was the inaugural running of the Travers Stakes.

Is Saratoga Racetrack Open 2021?

Saratoga Race Course Opening Day is Thursday, July 15, 2021 - so get ready for another thrilling season of racing in Saratoga Springs!

Will Saratoga have fans in 2021?

Fans returned to Saratoga Race Course Thursday for the first time in two years. The fans walking through the gate this morning were the first spectators allowed since 2019 after racing was held in a largely empty racetrack last year because of the pandemic.

Are dogs allowed at Saratoga Race Track?

No dogs allowed (except service dogs) at the racetrack anywhere. casual dress for the breakfast is fine....

What days do the horses run at Saratoga Race Track?

Saratoga Race Course Special Events The 2022 summer meet at Saratoga runs from July 14 through September 5, 2022.

What is the big race today at Saratoga?

The 2022 Travers Day is scheduled for August 27 and it will feature the legendary Travers Stakes (which dates back to 1864). Nicknamed Saratoga's Midsummer Derby, the Travers Stakes is a Grade 1 race for three-year-olds. This is the most popular day of the Saratoga summer racing meet.

When did the race track first open in Saratoga Springs?

Saratoga Race Course was the first organized Thoroughbred horse racing track to open in the United States on August 3, 1863. This makes Saratoga Ra...

How long does racing season last?

The summer meet at Saratoga Race Course is 40 days long.

What time does the track open?

A morning breakfast at Saratoga Race Course is typically held every racing day (except Travers Day and Labor Day). When breakfast is over, patron...

What is the cost of admission?

NOTE: 2022 racetrack admission has not been announced yet. Check back for updates!

When is breakfast at the track?

During a typical racing season, you can enjoy breakfast at the track every racing day of the summer meet (except Travers Day and Labor Day).

What is "Hats Off?"

Hats Off was a music festival that marked the beginning of the racing meet in Saratoga Springs from 1991-2017. It was canceled indefinitely prior t...

Can I bring my own food/drink into the track?

You can bring all the food and drink you want! However, coolers (max size 12" x 18") are only permitted on the trackside apron and at the Top of th...

Where is the best place to go after the track gets out?

There are tons of restaurants and bars in downtown Saratoga to top your day off! Caroline Street is the hot-spot with the best Saratoga nightlife...

How do I bet?

Fans can approach a betting window or automated betting machine and provide the following information: 1. Race Number 2. Amount of your wager 3. T...

2018 Ticket Sales - Important Dates

1. March 20, 2018: Full-season ticket plans (which include admission and reserved seats) went on sale beginning at 10 a.m. EDT 2. April 3, 2018: Se...

2018 Season Perks Program

Season ticket plan holders will be able to once again take advantage of the Saratoga Season Perks program in 2018, which includes the following: 1....

Unofficial "Reserved" Seating Traditions

Bench seats are traditionally "reserved" by throwing a newspaper or program down. There is also a tradition in Saratoga to throw a tablecloth over...

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Wednesday, July 28 - GII Honorable Miss Handicap and NYSSS Cab Calloway Division (R)

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Wednesday, August 4 - NYSSS Statue of Liberty Division (R) and Shine Again (R)

When did the race track first open in Saratoga Springs?

Saratoga Race Course was the first organized Thoroughbred horse racing track to open in the United States on August 3, 1863. This makes Saratoga Race Course the oldest horse racing track and by many estimates, the oldest sporting venue in the nation.

What time does the track open?

A morning breakfast at Saratoga Race Course is held every racing day (except Travers Day and Labor Day) from 7:00am-9:30am. When breakfast is over, patrons must leave and return for that day's races when the gates open.

What is the cost of admission?

2021 Grandstand Admission is $7 and Clubhouse Admission is $10. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Reserved seating is sold separately.

When is breakfast at the track?

You can enjoy breakfast at the track every racing day of the summer meet (except Travers Day and Labor Day) from 7am to 9:30am. The cost is $20 for adults and $12 for kids under 12 years of age.

What is "Hats Off?"

Hats Off was a music festival that marked the beginning of the racing meet in Saratoga Springs from 1991-2017. It was canceled indefinitely prior to the 2018 racing meet.

Where is the best place to go after the track gets out?

There are tons of restaurants and bars in downtown Saratoga to top your day off! Caroline Street is the hot-spot with the best Saratoga nightlife.

How do I bet?

Fans can approach a betting window or automated betting machine and provide the following information:#N#1. Race Number#N#2. Amount of your wager#N#3. Type of wager#N#4. Program number (the number of the horse)#N#For example "Race 5, $2 to win on number 10."

2021 Ticket Sales - Important Dates

June 9, 2021 at 10AM: Season and weekly ticket plans (for reserved seats in the Clubhouse, Grandstand, The Cutwater Stretch, and Fourstardave Sports Bar) went on sale, along with season admission passes, at NYRA.com

2021 Admission Prices

Single day admission tickets are sold at the gate upon entry into the track or can be purchased in advance on Ticketmaster.

2021 Season Passes

Season passes may be purchased (starting on June 9) for admission to the Clubhouse and Grandstand, subject to availability. The cost for a 2021 Grandstand season pass is $50 and a Clubhouse season pass is $75.

Reserved Seating 2021

Reserved seating can be purchased in advance via Ticketmaster.com (see Important Dates section above for sale dates). Please note: reserved seat prices INCLUDE admission. Reserved seats can also be purchased on the day of without the cost of admission included (subject to availability).

Reserved Tables 2021

There are two options for reserving tables at Saratoga Race Course for small groups. Single-day table reservations went on sale to the public beginning Wednesday, June 23 at 10 a.m.

Unofficial "Reserved" Seating Traditions

Bench seats are traditionally "reserved" by throwing a newspaper or program down. There is also a tradition in Saratoga to throw a tablecloth over a picnic table to "claim" it (these go fast, so this needs to be done in the early morning as soon as gates open).

Tickets & Reservations

The 2021 racing meet is 40 days long, with live racing five days a week, from Thursday, July 15 through Labor Day, which is Monday, September 6. Mondays and Tuesdays (with the exception of Labor Day) are called Dark Days, as there's no racing.

Special Events & Giveaways

There are several giveaway days throughout the Saratoga meet in a typical year. On these days, trackgoers are entitled to a free promotional gift with purchase of general admission while supplies last. Every year, there is a different lineup of giveaway items.

Contact Info & Employment

For information prior to the season, call (718) 641-4700 or (516) 488-6000 or visit NYRA.com. For information or questions during the Saratoga Racing Season, call (518) 584-6200.

Arrival & Parking

Saratoga Race Course is accessible by car from Interstate 87 and Interstate 90. You can also travel by air or train. Most flights will arrive at Albany International Airport which is roughly 40 minutes south of Saratoga, however private plane charters and some regional flights can land at the Saratoga County Airport.

Attire & What's Allowed

There are different dress code policies, depending on where you are enjoying the races at Saratoga Race Course when spectators are allowed to attend. Here's a quick reference guide:

Hours

Please note that Saratoga Casino Hotel is in the process of reopening. For the latest hours of operation for the hotel and its attractions, check out the Welcome Back section.

From the South

Take I-87 North to Exit 13N toward Saratoga Springs. Go north on US-9 and turn right onto Crescent Avenue. The entrance and sign will soon be on your left.

From the North

Take I-87 to Exit 14. At the fork in the ramp take a right, follow Union Avenue past the Saratoga Race Course, and then turn left onto Nelson Avenue. Turn right onto Crescent Avenue at the 4-way stop, and Saratoga Casino Hotel is just ahead!

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